Frequently Asked Questions
Question   What is the difference between SUDAFED® and SUDAFED PE®?
Answer SUDAFED® contains the active ingredient Pseudoephedrine, while SUDAFED PE® contains the active ingredient Phenylephrine. Both drugs provide similar benefits, and both offer non-drowsy relief.
Question   What does the PE stand for in SUDAFED PE®?
Answer PE stands for Phenylephrine, the active ingredient in SUDAFED PE®.
Question   Who can use Phenylephrine?
Answer See packaging for complete warnings.
Question   Where can I buy SUDAFED PE®?
Answer SUDAFED PE® can be found in most drug, grocery and mass retail stores in the OTC medicine aisle.
Question   Can I still buy SUDAFED® (PSE)?
Answer Yes. Although in some states SUDAFED® is only available behind the counter. In Oregon as of July 1, a prescription will be required for PSE products.
Question   When will all SUDAFED® products containing PSE be located behind the counter?
Answer As of September 30, 2006, all PSE products must be placed behind the counter or in a locked cabinet.
Question   How do I buy SUDAFED® (PSE) once it is behind the counter?
Answer To buy SUDAFED®, you must pick up the PSE product card in the aisle with the other SUDAFED® products. Then you will need to go to the pharmacy counter where you will sign a log book and show a photo ID. In some stores that do not have a pharmacy, take the product card to a store employee and ask where the PSE products are located.
Question   How many packages of SUDAFED® (PSE) can I buy at one time?
Answer As of April 7, 2006, you are limited to 3.6 grams/day and 9 grams/30 days of products containing PSE.
  SUDAFED®
30 mg
24 ct		 SUDAFED®
30 mg
48 ct		 SUDAFED®
30 mg
96 ct		 SUDAFED®
12HR 10
24HR 5		 SUDAFED®
12HR 20
24HR 10		 SUDAFED®
Children
4 oz
Daily
Limit
(3.6 g)		 Five
packages		 Two
packages		 One
package		 Three
packages		 One
package		 Twenty-
five
packages
30 Day
Limit*
(9 g)		 Twelve
packages		 Six
packages		 Three
packages		 Seven
packages		 Three
packages		 Sixty-four
packages
*other restrictions may apply in some states
Question   Do any SUDAFED® products contain aspirin?
Answer No. All SUDAFED® products are aspirin-free.
Question   Can all SUDAFED® products be taken with any prescription medication, dietary supplement or over-the-counter medication I am taking?
Answer As in the case with all OTC medications, it may be unwise to mix over-the-counter products, such as SUDAFED®, with prescription drug products, dietary supplements or over-the-counter drugs. You should consult your doctor prior to taking a prescription drug with any over-the-counter drug. Your doctor may also be able to provide guidance as to whether your dietary supplement is appropriate for use with an over-the-counter drug. You should always read the label of any over-the-counter drugs that you take to avoid taking additional over-the-counter drugs which contain the same ingredient.

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This product information is intended only for residents of the United States. Use products as directed.

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